According to the National Cancer Institute, “In 2015, an estimated 1,658,370 new cases of cancer will be diagnosed in the United States” (“Cancer Statistics”). What if one of those cases was your mother? Husband? Grandson? What if more horrifically, it was all three? For Mary Kenyon, that devastating thought became a reality. In just three brief years, she lost her mother, husband, and grandson. All three of them battled cancer, and two of the three died from the disease. Through strength, resilience, and a whole lot of faith, Mary overcame grief and shows true heroism by inspiring people and helping them defeat the same obstacles she faced.…
St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital is a pediatric cancer hospital that cares for sick children and their families. St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital also assists the general public with information and research on the latest testing and research available on these childhood diseases and help that can be provided to the children and families via face-to-face meetings, conferencing: live, web, and video-taped, emails, and the internet. St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital wants to ensure that all employees get and give out accurate and up-to-date information. This package is written to assure that these qualities are met to the best of St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital’s abilities.…
St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital opened its doors on February 4, 1962, based on Danny Thomas’ dream that “no child should die in the dawn of life.” Since then, St. Jude has made incredible strides in childhood cancer research. The mission of St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital is to advance cures, and find means of prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment. Consistent with the vision of their founder Danny Thomas, no child is denied treatment based on race, religion, or a family’s ability to pay. And with that mission statement, St. Jude has helped improve the survival rate of childhood cancer from 20% to 80%. The disease with virtual death sentence…
Did you know that over 40,000 children have to go through cancer treatments a year? Out of those 40,000, 12% of children with cancer will not make it. When a child is diagnosed with cancer, it affects many people who care about them and changes how they feel towards this child. This relates to Steven Alper, a character in the novel Drums, Girls and Dangerous Pie, whose brother is diagnosed with leukemia. Throughout the novel, Steven’s feelings toward his brother, Jeffrey, change over the course of time that his brother has cancer. Jeffrey has to go through chemotherapy and is at CHOP at least once a week for his treatments. Steven’s mom is not home a lot because she is with Jeffrey and making sure he is okay, while his dad is working and worrying…
“I Just Wanna Be Average” by Mike Rose is an excerpt from his book Lives on the Boundary about his time in Our Lady Mercy High School’s education system. He went into Vocational education because of a mix-up in his tests with another student. With this mix-up and teachers who would not put in the effort to help him succeed occurring, Rose lost all motivation in studying in his classes. Rose finally found a teacher who cared about his success in school and helped Rose get back into regular college-prep classes. This motivation from one teacher helped Rose in going to college and being successful. Where were Rose’s parents when all of this happened? Did they not have a conference with his teachers, or try to help him out with his schoolwork, or did they just not care about their child’s education. Parents are an important role in a child’s education and there are many reasons as to why…
On Saturday July 2, 2010 I meet Tiffany a 10 year old girl that has leukemia at St. Jude Children’s Hospital. We started talking and when she told me she had leukemia I was surprised how happy she seemed, so I asked her why she seems so happy when she knows she has a disease that’s life threatening, her response was “you only live once and if something were to happen to me the day after tomorrow I don’t want to have any regrets “like I wish I did that” I want to know that I lived my life to the fullest when it’s time for me to go.” When Tiffany told me that it inspired me because you don’t know what the future holds. Although this little girl had gone through intense sessions of chemotherapy somehow she still found the strength to influence…
Since I was young, my parents have always taught my sister and I the value of giving your time to help others. When my mom had asked if we would be interested in being volunteers for Carly’s Crossing ten years ago, I would have never guessed the impact I could make not just for pediatric cancer patients and their families at Roswell Park, but the impact volunteering had on myself. Looking back, I have now realized that Carly’s Crossing has helped me to build character.…
Radiologist is very interesting, to me, and I believe that I would be extremely excellent for this job. I have the main skills you would need to be a radiologist: I’m a great communicator, I pay attention to details, and I work well individually and in group work. I really want to become a radiologist because I like to help people and their health is important to me.…
Physician assisted suicide, is this an ethical procedure? Many feel strongly on both sides of this issue. Some states such as Washington and Oregon have made Physician assisted suicide legal. Other states such as Michigan and Massachusetts have put the issue to a vote and the voters have turned down the option. What exactly is physician assisted suicide? According to Dictionary.com, the definition is a situation in which a physician provides the means of death for a gravely ill patient .Dehal and Levy explain, “The Death With Dignity Act (DWDA) allows mentally competent, terminally ill patients who are over 18 years of age and residents of the state of Oregon to obtain a prescription for a lethal dosage of medication to end their own life in case their suffering becomes unbearable. Patients eligible for the act must make one written and two oral requests over a period of 15 days. The prescribing physician and a consulting physician have to confirm the diagnosis and the prognosis. If either doctor believes the patient's mental competence is impaired, he must be referred for a psychiatric or psychological evaluation. The prescribing physician is required to inform the patient of potential alternatives to PAS, such as comfort care, hospice care, and pain control.” The positives of Physician assisted suicide is that people who are at the end of their lives can forgo the incredible pain that can happen with many diseases. Health care cost can be reduced. Doctors and Nurses would have more time to save those who are going to live or those who wish to try to survive. Family and friends have a chance to say their good byes. Organs can be saved to help others. Patients feel they have a choice, and may not be forced to try other ways to diminish their pain. The negatives include that many feel physician assisted…
Good writing to me means knowing what you are doing. By this I mean you know how to use good grammar, punctuation, etc. I think a good writing piece will also have a noticeable start, body, and end. You know you have written something well when it clearly makes sense and there aren’t errors.…
After reading “I just wanna be average” I think that it has helped open eyes. You never know what class, instructor, or program will spark that flame within yourself. I feel as though I will now go into each class, event or program with a more open mindset. Not letting myself place limits on what I can do, and listening to those around me who are able to recognize my desire to succeed. I decided to go back to school after 11years for a multitude of reasons; I want to receive my Associates degree and move on to get my Bachelors in order to not just advance my career, but also to show my son who is looking up to me that nothing is impossible. As long as you have the will and desire you can reach your goals even if they were delayed, it is never…
(AHIMA 2010) Some cancer survivors have been trained and equipped to help other patients go through the cancer process and decisions that will have to be made. Many of these patient navigators bring more than just a wealth of experience of the diagnosis and treatments, but also an understanding of what the diagnosis feels like on a deeply personal level. They bring an additional dimension in helping other cancer victims manage their circumstances with empathy and…
The opportunity to participate in the National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) is a one that I am completely honored to have. After much thought, I have chosen a few of the most important reasons I want become a member of the NJHS. Participating in the NJHS will give me chances to give back to my community, help me learn important life and character skills, and start an academic path that will help me in high school and college. I believe that I possess the skills and character qualities that will be necessary to become a contributing NJHS member, and will work hard at bettering our community if I do get the chance.…
My grandmother was diagnosed with breast cancer my junior year and I decided that I wanted to get people my age to become more conscious about health issues that plagued families. No one understands the struggle families go through unless they live it, or are exposed to situations that allow them to have a front row seat to the struggle. Anyone knows that getting ONE teenager to put down their phones, and become involved in a cause is not the easiest task. Now, imagine getting an entire student body or community involved. It may seem impossible; however, this became my mission.…
The Delaware Breast Cancer Coalition is a group of breast cancer survivors who raise funds for breast cancer research and support each other through many community events. One such event is the “Monster Mile Walk for a Cause” which was held at Dover Downs on Saturday, October 20. Dozens of walkers who are either survivors or supporters gathered to walk the Monster Mile after raising money through generous donations from friends, family, community , and local businesses. This outpouring of support, both in monetary donations, and physical participation was energizing and encouraging to all people touched by cancer. Everyone there had some link to cancer: either a personal diagnosis, or that of a loved one. Being in a group of people basically in the same boat is a lifeline, especially when so many of the women are long-term survivors. The messages of the event were “strength and hope” and a mile walk alongside other survivors was another of the many affirmations I’ve received about life after cancer.…